vaccine

Early estimates suggest the flu shot only worked about a third of the time this year. Between Nov. 2 and Feb. 3, total vaccine effectiveness was estimated at 36%, according to a report released Thursday by the CDC. When broken down by strain, however, efficacy varied...

The reasons people may skip vaccines such as the flu shot are many. They can include apathy or being too busy. They can include people believing that they won't get sick to fearing vaccines. But recent research suggests another reason some may skip shots: fear of...

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. Also according to this report by the State Health Services, Texas has the 5th lowest ratio for the HPV vaccination.

Researchers announced the launch of two big studies in Africa on Thursday to test a new HIV vaccine and a long-acting injectable drug, fuelling hopes for better ways to protect against the virus that causes AIDS.

President-elect Donald Trump's team said Tuesday that he's considering establishing a special autism commission after vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Trump had invited him to head up a panel on immunization safety and science.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 42 percent of US adults ages 18 and older received the flu vaccine in the 2015–16 flu season. This is just one example of US adults' not receiving vaccinations at recommended levels, which can lead...